In anticipation of downsizing, we are reducing our library. The first to go are about 20 Donna Leon books. We enjoyed them, but are unlikely to want to read them again.
Next to go will be the Peter Corris novels, including all the Cliff Hardy PI ones.
We are actually searching for a David Attenborough one to pass on to a son, as we have a picture of Attenborough signing the book for him (about 30 years ago).
I should check what Cheery husband has been stashing in the roof space. Urk
Yes - I'm afraid you should... prepare to be horrified - and if you're not, count it as a blessing.
Our proposed move is not a downsize, which is good in one way as it means we don't have the pressure of having to cut our possessions by, say, two thirds - but it also means there will be another major sort and declutter in the future to look forward to. I'm hoping that, rather like @Puzzler , we will vow not to add to the Stuff we move but I suspect it might be only me who makes that vow...
I had inquired at our local jewellers' about taking my aunt's things in for assessment and had been told to take them yesterday as they would have a full staff in and someone would be available to look through it. When I went in, however, I spoke to someone different who was very helpful but when he saw the size of the bag I plonked on his counter he went rather pale and said, "You'll have to leave that with us..."
I knew someone who shut a branch of a bank for an hour or more by walking in with the bag of cash he'd been entrusted with by a (living in that case) aged relative! (I think the counting machine was up the spout, so manual count it was).
Oh goodness, cash machines seem to be off as much as they are on in some branches!! I remember a time when we counted and wrapped a whole heap of coins to have the bank person be a bit out out as they had to be put through the machine. Never mind!
This week Cheery son and I have been working on window washing and I'm almost halfway around. Next week we will be on the shady side of the house, so that will be better for working on, and a bit quicker as the windows as not full length as they are on the sunny side of our home. Hopefully a couple of days will see it all done.
Last weekend I helped Cheery daughter move the clothes horse outside so she could dry her very thick mattress topper. That job was doubly good as I managed to vacuum all around the spot where that sits in the window and near our exercise equipment. I really think we should look at perhaps moving the rowing machine and exercise bike on as no one ever uses them. They are handy for drying extra washing on though!!
Lots of rushing around yesterday as I'd gotten behind in the vacuuming. Our tiled floors make every bit of crumb or cat hair look worse than it probably is. Managed to get caught up, Cheery son also vacuumed his room in anticipation of girlfriend's visit, so we look fairly respectable at present. I probably have some furniture polishing which needs doing, but I have dusted in our "good room" and might even think about starting to slowly bring out some Christmas decorations. At this point only my advent candles, but will get some things out, but not put them on display yet, just have them ready to go. I like to pack away all the nic-nacs and dust/polish the surfaces before putting out the Christmas things, so it's a win-win job.
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Next to go will be the Peter Corris novels, including all the Cliff Hardy PI ones.
We are actually searching for a David Attenborough one to pass on to a son, as we have a picture of Attenborough signing the book for him (about 30 years ago).
Our proposed move is not a downsize, which is good in one way as it means we don't have the pressure of having to cut our possessions by, say, two thirds - but it also means there will be another major sort and declutter in the future to look forward to. I'm hoping that, rather like @Puzzler , we will vow not to add to the Stuff we move but I suspect it might be only me who makes that vow...
I had inquired at our local jewellers' about taking my aunt's things in for assessment and had been told to take them yesterday as they would have a full staff in and someone would be available to look through it. When I went in, however, I spoke to someone different who was very helpful but when he saw the size of the bag I plonked on his counter he went rather pale and said, "You'll have to leave that with us..."
This week Cheery son and I have been working on window washing and I'm almost halfway around. Next week we will be on the shady side of the house, so that will be better for working on, and a bit quicker as the windows as not full length as they are on the sunny side of our home. Hopefully a couple of days will see it all done.
Last weekend I helped Cheery daughter move the clothes horse outside so she could dry her very thick mattress topper. That job was doubly good as I managed to vacuum all around the spot where that sits in the window and near our exercise equipment. I really think we should look at perhaps moving the rowing machine and exercise bike on as no one ever uses them. They are handy for drying extra washing on though!!